The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, known as Al-Jo’s Curve, will be closed overnight for several days next week in Bellmawr, Camden County. The closure is required to remove the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment as part of the ongoing Direct Connection project.
The closures are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, and last until 5 a.m. Wednesday, February 18. The same schedule will be followed on Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Thursday night into Friday morning. During these times, the right lane on I-295 southbound just after Exit 28/Route 168 will also be closed. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26.
A detour will be in place for drivers wishing to continue onto Route 42 southbound or remain on I-295 southbound. Motorists will need to exit left at Exit 26/I-76 westbound, take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound, then proceed to Exit 1/Collings Avenue. After turning right onto Collings Avenue and then left onto I-676 southbound (which becomes I-76 eastbound), drivers can re-enter I-295 southbound via Exit 1A.
This work is part of the Direct Connection project designed to improve traffic flow through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. NJDOT is using portable variable message signs to alert drivers about changes in traffic patterns due to this construction. The timing of these closures may change depending on weather or other factors.
Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website at www.511nj.org for real-time updates and follow NJDOT’s social media channels for news.
“To sign up for I-295 Direct Connect project updates go to 295DirectConnect.com or text CONNECT to 1-844-844-3681,” according to the NJDOT announcement.
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